Etihad Airways and JetBlue have announced that loyalty benefits will now be part of their long-standing codeshare agreement, allowing qualified JetBlue TrueBlue and Etihad Guest members to earn and redeem on both airlines.
The program was launched yesterday (May 8, 2024) and was held at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.
As part of this partnership, members of JetBlue's TrueBlue loyalty program and members of Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways' loyalty program, will now be able to earn and redeem miles in the program of their choice when flying across the JetBlue network. any of the airlines.
This partnership complements the respective programs' portfolio of redemption options, with Etihad Guest miles redeemable for a wide range of experiences, from flights and hotel stays around the world to converting miles into a shopping rewards card.
The two airlines' codeshare partnership has existed for nearly a decade, providing access between New York and Boston to Etihad's global network of more than 70 destinations and more than 40 destinations across JetBlue's network within the Americas.
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Mark Potter, CEO of Etihad Guest, said:
“JetBlue has been an important partner for Etihad for almost a decade and we are delighted to extend this partnership to our loyalty programs, benefiting the valued members of both of our airlines. We look forward to welcoming and rewarding TrueBlue members.
“This also further reinforces Etihad's commitment to the US market, following the recent launch of our direct service connecting Abu Dhabi and Boston, as well as the introduction of our popular A380 on the New York route, expanding capacity.”
“As a successful partner since 2014, we are excited to introduce loyalty benefits as part of our codeshare partnership with Etihad,” said Christopher Buckner, vice president of loyalty and partnerships at JetBlue.
“This extension of the partnership offers JetBlue TrueBlue and Etihad Guest members more ways to earn and redeem on travel, making exploring either airline's network of top global destinations even more rewarding,” he continued.
The agreement further supports Etihad's investment in the US market, following the launch of a new service between Abu Dhabi and Boston and the introduction of the A380 on the New York route.
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